Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rayzor-Graham House

Photographed by Joe Lotz, December 8, 2024

1. Rayzor-Graham House Marker

Inscription. Business and civic leader J. Fred Rayzor (1890-1965) had this home constructed in 1912 by local builder M. T. Goodwin. It was purchased in 1941 by W. E. Graham (1890-1963) and remained in his family until 1974. Features of the one-story American foursquare home include bungalow details in the door, columns, and windows. Also of note are the central entry in the deep attached porch, a hipped dormer, and washboard siding.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4207.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33° 12.886′ N, 97° 8.561′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is on West Hickory Street west of North Welch Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 928 W Hickory St, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Newton and Eva Tabor Rayzor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lipscomb-Doggett House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scripture-Deavenport House (about 500 feet away); Evers House (about 500 feet away); Martin-Russell House (about 600 feet away); Christal House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mounts House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mounts-Wright House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

More about this marker.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Currently located on the front porch. Note this is private property and should be respected as such.

Rayzor-Graham House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Lotz, December 8, 2024

2. Rayzor-Graham House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.